for winners of the pacing event see: Inter Dominion Pacing Championship
The Inter Dominion Trotting Championship Grand Final is a race for trotters within the overall Inter Dominion series. The series is an annual harness racing competition for both trotters and pacers that has been contested since 1936 in Australia and New Zealand. The host of the series is selected between the 6 harness racing states of Australia and the North and South Islands of New Zealand.
On occasions some Australian states had been reluctant to host the series with the pacers championship so it was held separately in Victoria. A meeting with leading Australasian harness racing officials led to a decision that the Inter Dominion Trotting Championship would be discontinued after 2012. Several new major trotting races were created to replace the series, most notably the Great Southern Star at Melton in March, which was to be run with a one-day heat and final format. However these Trotting Championship was re-introduced in 2018.
Trotting Championship Winners
Year Venue Winner Driver Trainer(s) 2nd place 3rd place2026Albion Park, Brisbane GusPete McMullenChantal TurpinGotfeelingsyouknow Toro Stride2025Albion ParkArcee PhoenixChris SvanosioChris SvanosioBet N WinOscar Bonavena2024MenangleThe LocomotiveBrad HewittBrad HewittKeayang ChuckyKeayang Stuka2023 Albion Park Just Believe Greg Sugars Jess Tubbs Mufasa Metro Queen Elida2022 Melton Just BelieveGreg Sugars Jess TubbsMajestuosoQueen Elida2021New South WalesMaori LawGreg SugarsRichard & Emmett BrosnanMajestic ManJust Believe2019 AucklandWinterfell (NZ)Mark Purdon Mark Purdon & Natalie Rasmussen Majestic Man (NZ) Massive Metro (NZ)2018Melton Tornado Valley (NZ)Kate Gath Andy Gath Speeding Spur (NZ) Monty Python (NZ)2013 - 2017 Not held 2012 Moonee Valley I Can Doosit (NZ)Mark Purdon Mark Purdon & Grant Payne Vulcan (NZ) Sovereignty (NZ)2011 Addington I Can Doosit (NZ) Mark Purdon Mark Purdon & Grant Payne Let Me Thru Stylish Monarch (NZ)2010 Moonee Valley Sundons Gift (NZ) Chris Lang Chris Lang Kasyanov (NZ) Skyvalley (NZ)2009 Moonee Valley Sundons Gift (NZ) Chris Lang Chris Lang One Over Kenny (NZ) Whatsundermykilt (NZ)2008 Moonee Valley Galleons Sunset (NZ) Derek Balle Chris Lang Will Trapper My Rhythm Of The Night (NZ)2007 Globe Derby Uncle Petrika (NZ) Lance Justice Lance Justice A Touch Of Flair Whatsundermykilt (NZ)2006 Moonee Valley Delft (NZ) Tony Herlihy Michelle Wallis A Touch Of Flair Whatsundermykilt (NZ)2005Alexandra Park Play On (NZ) Craig Thornley Peter Lamb Major Decision (NZ) Pompallier (NZ)2004 Moonee Valley Sumthingaboutmaori Gavin Lang Bryan Healy Martina H (NZ) Sophocles2003 Addington Take A Moment (NZ) Anthony Butt Tim Butt Castleton's Mission (NZ) Sundowner Bay (NZ)2002 Harold ParkGame Bid (NZ) Gavin Lang Brent Lilley La Coocaracha Waikare Gold2001Albion Park Take A Moment (NZ) Anthony Butt Tim Butt Mountain Gold (NZ) Special Force (NZ)2000 Moonee Valley Lyell Creek (NZ) Anthony Butt Tim Butt Africa (NZ) Homer Hawk 1999 Alexandra Park Special Force (NZ) Todd Macfarlane Dave McGowan Africa (NZ)Noopy Kiosk 1998 Harold Park Buster Hanover Tony Herlihy Mark Purdon Homer Hawk Knight Pistol 1997 Globe Derby Pride Of Petite (USA)Tony Herlihy Mark Purdon Wagon Apollo Knight Pistol1996 Moonee Valley Pride Of Petite (USA) Mark Purdon Mark Purdon Chiola Cola (NZ) Wagon Apollo 1995 Addington Call Me Now (NZ) David Butt Paul Nairn Pride Of Petite Diamond Field 1994Harold Park Diamond Field (NZ) Tony Herlihy Roy & Barry Purdon, Clevedon Fraggle Rock (NZ) Lilly The Pink (NZ)1993 Alexandra Park Night Allowance (NZ)Barry Purdon Roy & Barry Purdon, Clevedon David Moss Levin 1992 Moonee Valley William Dee (NZ) John Langdon John Langdon Fraggle Rock (NZ) Kwik Kiwi1991 Alexandra Park Fraggle Rock Carl Middleton Carl Middleton, Highbank Tobago Guardian Angel 1990 Addington Real Force Peter Davis Peter Davis, Ardmore Tyron Scottie Highly Likely 1989Moonee Valley Yankee Loch (NZ) Jim O’Sullivan Jack Carmichael True Roman (Vic) Its Troppo (NZ) 1988Moonee Valley True Roman (Vic) Gavin Lang G Johannesen, Victoria Fair Tally Simon Katz1987Addington Tussle Peter Jones C Irvine, Halswell Melvander Westham 1985Moonee Valley Scotch Notch Graeme LangGraeme Lang, Victoria Sir Castleton Super Spree1984 Globe Derby Sir Castleton H P Timmons M S MacPherson, Windermere Scotch Notch Tussle1983 Alexandra Park Scotch Notch (Vic) Graeme Lang Graeme Lang, Victoria Jenner (NZ) Sir Castleton (NZ) 1980 Sydney Hano Direct (NZ) Doody Townley Doody Townley Courting Appeal (Vic) Hampden's Pride (Vic)1979Bisman, Ron., DB Trotting Annual. (1979). Moa Publications, Auckland Addington No Response (NZ) Richard Brosnan Richard Brosnan, Kerrytown Albey Logan Silken1978Bisman, Ron., DB Trotting Annual. (1978). Moa Publications, AucklandMelbourne Derby Royale (Vic) Cliff Powell Cliff PowellBold Apepa (Vic) Maori's Idol (Vic)1976Bisman, Ron., DB Trotting Annual. (1976). Moa Publications, Auckland Adelaide Bay Johnny (NSW) Perc J Hall Snow Finn El Cordobies (Vic) Calm Meadow (SA)1975Bisman, Ron., DB Trotting Annual. (1975). Moa Publications, Auckland Alexandra ParkCastleton's Pride John Langdon Charlie Hunter, Cambridge Derby Royale Darky Forbes1973Bisman, Ron., DB Trotting Annual. (1973). Moa Publications, Auckland Harold Park, Sydney Precocious (NZ) Jack Carmichael Jack Carmichael Touch Merchant (Vic) Bay Johnny1971Addington Geffin Charlie Hunter Charlie Hunter Beau Winter Paula1968Alexandra Park Stylish Major (NZ)Doody Townley C C Scott, Makikihi French Pass (NZ) Highland Flight (NZ)1966Harold Park, Sydney Yamamoto Colin Watts Jack WattsGramel Sugar N Spice 1955Alexandra Park Battle Cry (NZ)Colin Berkett Colin Berkett, Templeton Vodka (NZ) Precaution (NZ)1951Addington Gay BelwinR (Bob) Young Jim Young Signal Light Dictation 1948 Alexandra Park Aerial Scott (NZ)R (Bob) Young Jim Young, Addington Toushay (NZ) Willie Winkie (NZ)
2025 Inter Dominion (ID25, Brisbane) Albion Park was chosen to hold the 2025 Inter Dominion. There were 2 rounds of heats scheduled (down from 3 rounds in prior years): Round 1 on Saturday 5 July 2025 with 2 heats for trotters and 3 heats for pacers, all heats over 2138m. Round 2 on Saturday 12 July 2025 with all heats over 2680m. The Grand Finals and consolation races were scheduled for Saturday 19 July 2025. The Grand final raced over 3157m and the consolation 2680m. All races from a mobile start.
Horse Trainer(s) Final Qual. order Notes Heat 1 Heat 2 Heat 3 Heat 4 Race & bonus points Barrier draw for Final Grand Final placing Alderbaran Accrux USA Chris Svanosio19 5th x x 10th 11 xx Arcee Phoenix Chris Svanosio5 3rd 2025 Hammerhead Trotters Mile x 3rd x2nd 271 1stBerriesandcherries Brendan Barnes 17 8th xx 5th 13x xBet N Win NZ David & Stacey White 3 1st 2025 Rowe Cup x 1st 1st x 33 4 2nd ConstantinopleLuke McCarthy 13 x 4th x 7th168 (2.1) 12th Darcys Fireball Graham Dwyer 33 xx x xx x xEurokash NZ Graham Dwyer 23 11th x 6thx 9 xxFenomenal Darren McCall 32 x 10th10th x 6x xGolden Sunset Shawn Grimsey 10 1st x 9th x 206 9th Gus NZ Chantal Turpin 8 10th ID232nd x 3rd x 31 13 (2.6) 4th Hammer SonDoug Lee 27 9thx8th x 9 x xHarry Stamper NZ Joe Pace 7 x 5th x 4th 179 (2.2) 10th Hide And Seek Shannon Price 24 x 7th 11th x8x xKoda Da Moda Graham Dwyer 25 10th x 7th x9 x x London To A Brick James Rattray 62nd 2025 Hammerhead Trotters Mile, 1st 2024 Qld Trotters Cup, 2nd 2024 The Great Square12th x 2nd x 14 11 (2.4)6thLove Gun Grant Dixon20 x 8th x3rd 162 7th Majestic Lavros NZTayla Gillespie 15 x 9th x SCR4x x Not As PromisedGraham Dwyer 11 1st 2023 Victoria Derbyx 2nd 4th x 22 5 8thOscar Bonavena NZ Mark & Nathan Purdon 4 1st 2023 & 3rd 2024 Dominion, 2nd 2023 & 2024 Rowe Cup 7th x x 6th1612 (2.5) 3rdParisian Artiste Alex Ashwood12 6th ID22, 10th ID24 3rd x x 1st283 5th Sir Fahrenheit NZDaren Garrard 14 4th x x 9th 13 x x Taylad To Win Grant Dixon 21 6thx x 8th 12x x Te Rapa NZGraham Dwyer 26 x 12th x 11th3 xxThebestbourbon Trent Dawson 29 x 11th SCRx 2 x x Zealous Spur NZ Grant Dixon 94th 2024 Qld Trotters Cup x 6th5th x 1510 (2.3) 11th
2024 Inter Dominion (ID24, New South Wales)
The 2024 Inter Dominion started on 29 November 2024 at Newcastle. There were 3 rounds scheduled: Round 1 with 3 heats for pacers and 2 heats for trotters, all over 2030m from a mobile start. Round 2 on Wednesday 4 December 2024 at Bathurst, all heats over 1730m. Round 3 on Saturday 7 December 2024 at Tabcorp Park, Menangle, all heats over 2300m.
The Grand Finals were scheduled for Saturday 14 December at Tabcorp Park, Menangle and raced over 2300m.
Horse Trainer(s) Final Qual. order Notes Heat 1 Heat 2 Heat 3 Heat 4 Heat 5 Heat 6 Points Barrier draw for Final Grand Final placing Affaire De Cover Troy Williams, NSW 31 x 8th x 8th x 7th 16 x x Aldebaran Vera Margaret Lee, VIC 16 x 4th x 3rd x3rd 312 12th Aldebaran Zeus Brent Lilley, VIC 4Tony & Jill McGrath Golden Ticket 4th x x 2nd5th x 30 7 6thConstantinople Luke McCarthy, NSW 12 x 7th 5th x8th x 19 E2 xCourage Stride Blake Fitzpatrick, NSW 24 x5th x 6thx 6th 22 E1 xGus Chantal Turpin, QLD 14 10th ID23x 10th SCRx x x SCR x x Harry Stamper Joe Pace, VIC 9 8th x xSCR xx SCR x x Keayang Chucky Paddy Lee, VIC 7 3rd x 7th x 2nd x 30 3 2nd Keayang Stuka Margaret Lee, VIC 17 10th x 2ndx 4th x 259 3rd London To A Brick James Rattray, NSW 1 1st Trotting Masters 9th x 9thx xSCR 8 x x Mufasa MetroJohn Justice, VIC 3 Australian Trotting Grand Prix Golden Ticket,4th ID22 & 2nd ID23x 6th x 5th 3rd x 26 6 8th Parisian Artiste Alex Ashwood, VIC 15 6th ID22 x 2nd x 9thx 1st 33 12 10th Plymouth Chubb Peter Manning, VIC 8 6th ID23 2nd x 3rd x6th x 31 11 7th Queen Elida Brent Lilley, VIC 6 2nd ID22 & 3rd ID23 x 1st 1st xx2nd 45 5 5th Royal Dan Jason Grimson, NSW 5 Spring Sprint Golden Ticket x3rd x 4th x 5th 28 10 4th Sleepee David Aitken, VIC 20 8th ID22 x9th x 7thx x 10x x Speedy Lover David Aitken, VIC 19 5th x 8thx x 4th 228 11th Sunny Gee Kerryann Morris, NSW 18 7th x 6thx 9th x 17 x x The Locomotive Brad Hewitt, NSW 10 1st x x1st 1st x 48 4 1st Toro Stride J & M Rando, NSW 13 6thx 4th x7th x 22 1 9th
2023 Inter Dominion (ID23, Brisbane)
The 2023 Inter Dominion started on 1 December 2023 at Albion Park, the venue for the whole series which is a 1019m left-handed all weather track. There were 3 rounds scheduled: Round 1 with 4 heats for pacers (9 starters maximum per heat) and 3 heats for trotters (12 starters maximum per heat), all over 1660m from a mobile start. Round 2 with 3 heats for pacers and 2 for trotters is raced on Tuesday 5 December over 2138m. Round 3 with 3 heats for pacers and 2 for trotters on Saturday 9 December over 2680m.
The Grand final was raced over 2680m on Saturday 16 December. The Grand final was won by the prior year's victor, Just Believe: trained by Jess Tubbs (her second Inter Dominion trotting championship victory) driven by Greg Sugars (his third win in succession) owned by Iona Trotting Syndicate bred by Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd.
Second was Mufasa Metro (trained and driven by John Justice) and Queen Elida was third (Brent Lilley and Chris Alford) as she had been in 2022.